PORT ST. LUCIE — Drew Gilbert hears the clock ticking. 

It’s time for him to start breaking through.&nbsp;

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“I’m looking forward to proving myself again,” Gilbert told The Post. “I think no matter what year it is or what the circumstances are, you always have a sense of urgency and a sense to prove yourself every year. But I think there’s maybe a little extra this year.”&nbsp;

Three standout seasons at Tennessee prompted the Astros to draft Gilbert in the first round in 2022. 

Drew Gilbert hears the clock ticking.{ai:summary}Drew Gilbert, drafted by the Astros in 2022, feels a sense of urgency to prove himself as he prepares for the upcoming season. After three standout years at Tennessee, he is eager to demonstrate his skills and make an impact in the league. #sports

It’s now or never for Drew Gilbert in all-important season for top Mets prospect

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